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Independence for Seo-jun: cochlear implant processor upgrade
Seo-jun needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system will not fund; the cost is $3,700.
🇰🇷 Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea3,240 views
Seo-jun lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at the Gangnam Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,700.
His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Seo-jun could join the school sports day. It would change everyday life for the whole family.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $3,700 goes:
• Fitting and training sessions: $190
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $3,300
• First-year servicing plan: $210
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Kyung-soo
Quick update: $285 raised so far (8%). the plan for first-year servicing plan is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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How is Seo-jun doing now?
Hope things get better soon, Kyung-soo. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Seo-jun?
Thank you. If you're in Gangnam I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Machakos.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Seo-jun
Fitting and training sessions is $190 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for asking.
Best of luck, Kyung-soo. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings
Rooting for you, Kyung-soo. Wishing Seo-jun a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Hang in there, Kyung-soo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Kyung-soo. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up. Blessings